After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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Once the children were ready, I turned my attention to myself.

Tonight was important, and I wanted to feel like my best self, despite the many thoughts swirling in my mind.

I slipped into a long, tailored coat of deep crimson wool, the fabric soft and heavy, keeping the cold at bay.

Underneath, I wore a simple yet elegant black dress, the fabric clinging to my form in just the right way, with a high neckline and sleeves that flared at the wrists.

My boots were black, sleek, and practical, made for walking through snowy streets but stylish enough for the evening's plans.

Tranced in the mirror, adjusting the fur trimmed hood of my coat.

My reflection stared back at me, calm and composed, though beneath the surface, my heart fluttered with a mix of emotions I couldn't quite name.

My lips were painted a soft shade of red, matching the coat, and I had let my hair fall loosely around my shoulders, a soft wave catching the light.

With the children in tow, we left the house, the cold winter air nipping at our cheeks as we made our way through the snow-covered streets.

The city was alive with the spirit of Christmas-twinkling colored lights draped over storefronts, evergreen wreaths adorning every door, and the smell of roasting chestnuts drifting through the air. Snowflakes fell softly, landing on our coats and hair, dusting the ground like sugar.

As we passed through the park on our way to the restaurant, something caught Shirlika's attention.

"Mummy, look!" she exclaimed, tugging at my hand.

gaze and saw it-a beautiful wishing pool, nestled in the heart of the park, surrounded by a light

tiny stars had fallen from the sky and settled on

bottle, from which a gentle stream of water poured,

a certain magic for

of the snowy

casting a soft glow on

but instead floated gently, creating a

the pool, their eyes closed, hands clasped together in prayer

wish too!" Shirlika cried, letting go of my hand and dashing toward the

her, his usual calm demeanor

closed her eyes, her hands

the cold air.

he often pretended to be above such things, had followed suit,

stood back, letting them have their moment, though

by this very pool, hands clasped in

come true, of course. Life had taken me in directions I could never have predicted, and the dreams of my youth had faded

now, here I was, watching my children make their own wishes,

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her

red from the cold, but her wish was clear, pure, and